Thai government urges public not to panic-buy as no shortages yet

Thai Government Urges Public Not to Panic-Buy as No Shortages Yet

November 9

Although reports have emerged of people in some countries stockpiling emergency food supplies, the Thai government has urged the public not to panic-buy, as there is not yet any situation of goods shortages in Thailand.

According to recent figures, consumer goods sales have indeed risen, but this is due only to emergency purchases in flood-affected areas, early-month salary spending, and the government's social welfare subsidy programs, it said.

It said that at present stock levels remain sufficient, and inspections of warehouses and cold storage systems have not yet found any abnormal conditions, and that if demand rises, they are ready to increase production and distribute goods nationwide.

It also clarified that the recommendation to prepare 72 hours' worth of emergency survival supplies is merely advance preparation in line with international standards so they can be used in the event of a natural disaster, and is not a sign that war is imminent or a warning of impending goods shortages.

In addition, the Thai government announced that if goods are found being sold above the designated price, the public can contact the Department of Internal Trade hotline at any time to report it.

Ref & Photo: Khaosod

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